UN-BOXING 'Conflict of Heroes: Storms of Steele Kursk 1943 3rd Edition

[@awesome_claw]

Nice to see the closeups of the boards. I've got AtB on preorder and the nice geomorphic maps are definitely one of the things that drew me to the series.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

The components are top of the line.

[@conflictmagazine]

Love those tile spacers...I use a painted set in my Area Movement games. The super thin ones I use for move/fired status on counters (super thin means you can read the counter under the spacer without having to move the spacer). Glad to see this finally made it out...thanks for the unboxing for those of us who don't have access to decent game stores (i.e. they don't carry wargames).

[@ScotchTestDummies]

They are used as Stress counters which work with the AP Die system

[@conflictmagazine]

Awesome...they have a million and one uses...I use 3 different types when wargaming (the two I mentioned and the 1/2" wedge tile spacer makes a great slanted marker - easy to read and you can mark them with a sharpie - I use them for numbered units on the table when I'm using a book keeping sheet to keep track of stats on the units). For reference picture (not a HD employee or rep - I keep them bookmarked for re-orders) www.homedepot.com/p/QEP-1-8-in-Original-Job-Tough-Tombstone-Style-Tile-Spacers-250-Pack-10026Q/100133565 www.homedepot.com/p/QEP-1-16-in-Leave-in-Hard-Style-Tile-Spacers-Bag-of-300-10330Q-20/300435952 www.homedepot.com/p/Custom-Building-Products-SuperiorBilt-Wedge-Spacer-Bag-200-Pieces-Bag-81-W/203738739 They can be found wherever tile supplies are found.

[@deploribusrex4480]

Chief, you do good work. Can't believe this is finally shipping!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

It’s very fun too.

[@adavis5926]

The trays look great. Maps are real beauts.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

True

[@born2bwildne744]

Just received AtB, SoS, Solo Expansion, Firefight Generator, Marsh Expansion, etc. Outstanding design and production values. Best in class..... New to CoH system so 3rd gen will be my first experience. While waiting during production delays, acquired Flying Pig’s Old School Tactical - and absolutely love that system. Comparing and contrasting that to CoH will be interesting. Played AtB Scenario 1 Partisans solo twice so far. Too early to opine. No combined arms yet. Not sure I like the spent check system yet - but way too premature to form informed opinion. The trays are very cool and component storage is very thoughtfully done - not experienced anything as top notch. Hex center dots hard to see on many hexes - making LOS checks tough. On AtB board, hex numbers also hard to read for these old eyes. Did I say I was blown away by the design and production values yet? 🙃

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

I’m loving new spent check system. Review to come soon.

[@davidwarren3221]

Can't wait to see a play thru,I got the AtB edition

[@ScotchTestDummies]

I should have a review out showing what’s new next week

[@carlosancinez9116]

Hi Chief, do you know what level elevation does smoke go up to? I had a mission with a friends mortar on a steep hill over looking the valley, between his mortar and my rifles we had smoke on the table, if we where both on same level we couldn’t se each other thru heavy smoke but since he is in elevation does that change? Thank for all the awesome content

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

I don’t remember the rules specifically but elevation shouldn’t change smoke effects. I’ve used smoke in real life when I was in the army. It’s like putting a small forest of trees a hex in front of you.

[@carlosancinez9116]

@@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs thanks for the reply, I have one more question regarding move and pivot. A unit first move into a hex and then pivot any direction, If a unit is moving into an enemy hex for close combat can it pivot after it enters the hex? or does it enter without the ability to pivot due to the enemy in the hex? Thanks again

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

If memory serves, when you enter you can pivot like normal but you also have to close combat CC. But if you survive then your facing will matter.

[@shawnerikson4579]

Sushi trays!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Ha! Yes

[@Conflict_Boardgaming]

Chief... I have Old School Tactical Vol. 1. Why should I also purchase CoH? What are the differences, strengths, weaknesses, etc, and which one, in your opinion, is better?

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

I’ve not played Old School Tactical so I cant help there but COH just flows for me and those I’ve played it with. the quality is also top notch.

[@DazzaManOfWar]

I have both currently, both are good systems, good games. I did think COH edged it at one time, but over time I feel COH feels a little abstracted doesn't pull you in to care about the counters or mission fail or succeed in the same way as Lock N Load Tactical or OST. Ost for me got better over time and Shayne the designer is currently working on a full solo system for all OST volumes. So OST wins it for me, plus the fact there customer service is fantastic, and Academy customer service is full of BULL!!

[@jimsmith7445]

Great video Chief! Looks like a "fancy" new version... looking forward to a NEW review? It would be helpful.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

It will be out in a week. Just read the new rules. Need to get some game play in. So far the AP dice system looks awesome

[@danielsevignydesignstudio]

Hello Bart ! I used to own Squad Leader ans ASL and I can see some similarities. But bigger counters, bigger hexes. Is this like a new kind of Squad Leader type game ? Made to be competitive to ? I don’t know much of CoH system, I like the counters damage that you pick and make different results from one battle to another. Lots of replay ability just with that, 😎. I can’t wait to see a game play video if possible.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

It is tactical and squad to company size units but I would say similarities stop there. COH is designed to be light on its feet. Easy to learn and play. You can watch some of my older COH vids if you need more examples.

[@DazzaManOfWar]

My answer, and the Best game in my opinion Lock N load Tactical with 4k X maps, Clean system much deeper and better than Coh

[@danielsevignydesignstudio]

Dazza Man thank you for the info

[@Conflict_Boardgaming]

Pro Fact... Chief's cowboy hat is 3-D printed. Right Chief? ;)

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Lol. With straw resins...

[@DazzaManOfWar]

Love your videos Bart!..... But I can't bide by the lame excuses Academy Games pump out. Lots of games funded with Kick-starter money years ago., before they got around to making the game. Game still not here in Europe....... But I've decided to sell all my COH when - if it ever comes. There's better companies out there with better systems and no FUBAR!! Waffle!!! Love your channel though and the work you do.... Respect!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Thanks Dazza. I love the system and sadly with all my games I have yet to play all the Missions from each of the additions. I wish I had more COH expansions but I’ve got plenty of games to play. Bart